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VERTICAL BLINDS GOOD FOR: The conservatory. Simple yet stylish, vertical blinds are great for patio doors and conservatories as they work well on wide windows. Unlike horizontal blinds, they hang vertically from a head rail, making them easy to operate. Finishes include heat-reflective and water-resistant PVC, perfect for kitchens and bathrooms. SHUTTERS If you have original, built-in shutters, it's well worth getting them back in working order. In a front-facing bay window, they can be built to reach head-height, providing privacy and security, but leaving the top part of the window clear to let light in. TIER-ON-TIER By far the most versatile option, tier-on-tier shutters allow great flexibility for controlling light in your living space. They comprise two sets of independent shutters, one above the other, and are a practical and enduring classic. FULL HEIGHT Elegant yet simple, these panels look most striking on tall, large windows, also serving as a complete barrier to noise and light. Excellent for patio and French doors, they also work extremely well as room dividers. THIS TYPICAL AMERICAN HOME USES PLANTATION SHUTTERS TO CONTROL LIGHT IN A KITCHEN PLANTATION Louvre shutters, as they are also known, are popular in properties close to roads as they provide added security and are effective at eliminating noise. The Victorian design lends a dignified authenticity to any home. CAFÉ STYLE Ideal for ground-floor windows, caféstyle shutters come halfway up the window - leaving the top half clear. This allows a lot of light into a room, offering privacy and also giving the room a warm, cosy feeling. If you have original built-in shutters, it's well worth getting them in working order. In a front-facing bay window, they can be built to reach head-height, providing privacy and security, but leaving the top part of the window clear to let light in. TO ENSURE A PROPER FIT, A GOOD IDEA IS TO MAKE THREE SEPARATE MEASUREMENTS, AS THE WIDTH OF YOUR WINDOW MAY VARY WHAT STYLE of window? AWNING Hinged at the top and opening outwards, awning windows are designed to provide light and air when positioned high on walls. They are often put above large picture windows as a way of enabling ventilation without the need to open the entire window. BOW OR BAY This is a window with a central and two flanker units projecting from the wall of the house to form an alcove. They can be sash, casement or awning windows. 148 | OCTOBER 2016 CASEMENT These windows are hinged at the side and open outwards like a door. Their main advantage is their ability to open fully, allowing maximum sunshine and air into your home. ORIEL A projecting window, usually on upper floors, supported by brackets. PALLADIAN Also called a Venetian window, this consists of a group of three windows with an arch over the centrepiece to create a tall, eye-catching shape. PICTURE WINDOW Large expanse of non-opening glass in a window frame. Used to create unobstructed views where ventilation is not a concern, so are sealed shut. They are a great option for brightening dark rooms and, when combined with patio doors or functional windows, create a good balance of light and ventilation. SASH This window, which opens in a vertical sliding motion, has two sashes placed one above the other and sliding in different grooves in a frame. With single-hung sash windows, the top sash is fixed and stationary; with double-hung sashes both parts move up and down. SLIDING Windows that open by sliding horizontally across a frame. TILT AND TURN This style can either tilt in at the top, making it safe if you have kids or just want a bit of fresh air, or it can open inwards hinged at the side, similar to a casement. These are easy to clean from the inside.

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